Bodog.com Offers To Match Allen Iverson’s Fines
All The Money Would Go To Charity
David Stern, the commissioner of the NBA who implemented a dress code for its players this year, won’t be happy about this.
The Internet gaming company Bodog.com has offered to match all of Allen Iverson’s fines for dress code violations this season. Calvin Ayre, founder and CEO of Bodog.com, even said he’ll match the fines and donate the money to Iverson’s Crossover Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth in the inner city.
“We are most serious about our offer," says Ayre. "Players will be fined for dress code infractions, so it makes perfect sense to match the fine amount with a donation to a charity. In essence, the more fines the league imposes, the more the charities will benefit.”
According to the new dress code, players are to wear “business casual” attire whoever they are engaged in team or league business. The NBA defines “business casual” as: a long- or short-sleeved dress shirt (collared or turtleneck), or a sweater, or both; dress slacks, khaki pants, or dress jeans; appropriate shoes and socks, including dress shoes, dress boots, or other presentable shoes, but not including sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, or work boots.
Many NBA players have expressed their displeasure about the new dress code. Bodog.com is giving 2-to-5 odds that Iverson will be the first NBA player to violate the dress code.
All The Money Would Go To Charity
David Stern, the commissioner of the NBA who implemented a dress code for its players this year, won’t be happy about this.
The Internet gaming company Bodog.com has offered to match all of Allen Iverson’s fines for dress code violations this season. Calvin Ayre, founder and CEO of Bodog.com, even said he’ll match the fines and donate the money to Iverson’s Crossover Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth in the inner city.
“We are most serious about our offer," says Ayre. "Players will be fined for dress code infractions, so it makes perfect sense to match the fine amount with a donation to a charity. In essence, the more fines the league imposes, the more the charities will benefit.”
According to the new dress code, players are to wear “business casual” attire whoever they are engaged in team or league business. The NBA defines “business casual” as: a long- or short-sleeved dress shirt (collared or turtleneck), or a sweater, or both; dress slacks, khaki pants, or dress jeans; appropriate shoes and socks, including dress shoes, dress boots, or other presentable shoes, but not including sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, or work boots.
Many NBA players have expressed their displeasure about the new dress code. Bodog.com is giving 2-to-5 odds that Iverson will be the first NBA player to violate the dress code.